CNA-Personal Care Attendnt II PACE
Company: AltaMed
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Under the direct supervision of the PACE Supervisor.
The PCA II will perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADL's
for participants in the PACE across all platforms of delivery of
care like center and/or in the home or virtual. The PCA II must be
able to perform the job duties of a PCA I if assigned. In addition,
the PCA II supports the PCA III in the gathering and reporting
information related to the care coordination, participant's ability
to engage, maintain/ improve their ability, foster independence,
maintain function or improve socialization, or satisfaction. The
PCA II communicates and collaborates with IDT members or other PACE
staff in the goals of the plan of care, focusing on needs (like
participant supplies or tools), and health status, physical and
mental well-being. Responsibilities Assist with assignments
received from the PACE Care Center Supervisor and other clinical
staff to determine needs for participant care and assist
participants perform activities of daily living (ADL), (IADLs) such
as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulating in PACE
center, community and participant home settings. Assist or
reinforce messaging in the provision of health education and
counseling to participant when indicated by the plan of care.
Provide assistance to the participant in obtaining medical services
from providers, such as incontinent supplies. Order and ensure
delivery of incontinence supplies to participants. Assist in
providing information, observations or direct experience that
reflects a participant progress or abilities for the development
and implementation of the nursing component in the plan of care in
conjunction with the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Assist in the
provision of supportive and restorative nursing interventions as
indicated by the treatment plan by engaging participants/patient
during exercise. Notify clinical staff and PCA III or direct
Supervisor of any reported or observed change in participants'
health status to facilitate further assessment of their condition.
Assist and/or oversee the collection of diet cards for each
participant, meal distribution and arts/crafts distribution.
Perform all required documentation using appropriate tools, for
medical record keeping accurately and in a timely basis. For
example, record arrival and departure times, vital signs, gathering
of data/information related to health status or condition and
report appropriately. Assist with coordination of all PCA related
services to ensure compliance with Provider's, RN's, therapist's
and nutritionist's orders. Mandatory attendance and active
participation in all education and training activities to ensure
safe delivery of personal care assignment. Assist PCA III in
gathering information for the presentation of the participant's
progress in the goals of their care plan. Perform other related
duties as assigned. Qualifications Certified Nursing Aide education
and training. Nurse Assistant Certificate by the State of
California, Department of Health and Human Services - Aid and
Technician Certification. Current CPR/BLS Certificate required.
High school diploma required or some college education/credits,
preferred. California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon
employment preferred, must attain w/in 30 days of employment. Prior
experience working with physically or mentally impaired older
persons strongly preferred. Bilingual:
English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese depending on location,
preferred. Experience working with the elderly patient population.
Min USD $15.91/Hr. Max USD $20.65/Hr.
Keywords: AltaMed, Lynwood , CNA-Personal Care Attendnt II PACE, Other , Lynwood, California
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